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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 07.14.1992 CC-Ri i i 1 • 9 1 so= i 1 i' i 1 SVA -LOW c�czya The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above da' Mayor t Wood presiding. Council Members Present: Mike McMaster Winfred Bonner Ferd Tonn Doris Curl Bill Shelby Shorty Valdez Jane Voltz Staff Present: Bob Hart, City Manager Elizabeth Gray, City Secretary Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney Jim Briggs, Director of Public Utilities Ed Barry, Director of Dev. Svcs. Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Rec. Glenn Reynolds, Director of Finance Council Members Absent: None Fred Morris, Chief Planner Travis McLain, Airport Manager Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent • to to Order 0p 920309 t by Dunkin of -Conceptual MasterPlan for developmentof the River Corridors and discussion by Council/Randy Morrow Bob Stoffels of IT. Dunkin presented the results of their study of the river corridors, including a site analysis, analysis of existing conditions, the proposed Conceptual Master Plan and Phase I of the Master Plan implementation. Total estimated cost would approach $ 1 million, of which the State would pay for half, and the City would pay for half in the form of in-kind services (labor, land, etc.) Executive Session --Called to Order at 6:39 p.m. 920310 Sec.2(e) Legal Report Discussion of pending and potential litigation/Marianne Banks Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 1 of 7 Pages 920311 Sec.2(f) Real Estate Discussion of potential acquisition of real property/Marianne Banks Seminole Pipeline Leander Rd. parkland Lakeaire Center lease Ommbr 111 920311 Sec.2(f) Real Estate Motion by Voltz, second by Bonner to authorize staff to proceed with negotiations and purchase of tracts of land required for the widening of Leander Rd., unless the value of each tract as priced by the review appraiser varies more than 10% from the primary appraisal. Approved 5- 0. (McMaster and Torn abstained) Motion by Voltz, second by Curl to authorize staff to make an offer on the park property known in part as the "Auction Barn". Approved 7-0. Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to authorize staff to lease Lakeaire Center from FDIC for $1 until the City acquires the property from the FDIC, and authorize staff to sub -lease the property. Approved 7-0. Public Hearin 920312 Public Hearing to discuss the 1992 Texas Community Development Program/Bob Hart Hart read a statement explaining the Texas Community Development Program. Hart then reviewed the source of funding for several economic development projects currently in progress. There were no citizens wishing to speak. Consent Agenda 920313 Approval of meeting' sates --Regular Meeting of June 23, 1992, Joint Council/P&Z Workshop of June 16, 1992, and Special Session of July 7, 1992/Elizabeth Gray 920314 Award of semi-annual bid for p®le ° e hardware/Terry Jones and Glenn Reynolds 920315 Award of annual bid for liquid alum to PVS Chemical, Inc./Terry Jones and Glenn Reynolds 920316 Award of annual bid for office supplies to Bair's/Terry Jones and Glenn Reynolds Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 2 of 7 Pages along'5120317 Resolution authorizing a license for a buildmig protrusion to encroach into the public right of way along Austin Ave.; and for a building overhang to encroach AustinAve., 7th St., ! 6th St., on • i Block 37 of of Georgetown, located at 602 S. Austin Ave./Fred Morris and Ed Barry 1�20319 Resolution regarding state and federal funding for ninprovements at the Georgetown Municipal Airport/Travis McLain �,t20320 Resolution authorizing ,,, agreement fori ,1. the Brazos Riv Authority for advances made on behalf of the City/Glenn Reynolds i 1C0321 Approval of amendment to the Wholesale Power Agreement with the Lower Colorado ' ♦ • Briggs 920323 Pulled. (See Regular Agend;Z 920322 Pulled. (See Regular Agendl Motion by McMaster, second by Valdez to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 920318, 920322, and 920323. Remainder of Consent Agenda approved 7-0. Doris Curl filed a conflict of interest concerning Item 920319 and abstained from voting on that item only. Re ulg ar Aaenda 920318 Resolution abandoning a five (5) foot Public Utility Easement (P UE) located along the eastern property line of Lot 18, block E of River Hills Section I Subdivision, locally known as 108 Hillview Dr./Fred Morris and Ed Barry (Pulled by Bonner.) Bonner asked how the house got there in the first place, and Fred Morris explained that it was built prior to annexation by the City. Motion by McMaster, second by Shelby to approve the abandonment of the PUE. Approved 7-0. 920322 Resolution regarding a grant application to the Texas Parks and N ildlffj!�.-Dml for a hike & bike trail and recreational facilities/Randy Morrow (Pulled Bonner.) I Bonner protested that residents of District 2 had no input into analysis and design of the Master Plan. He was also concerned about the routing of the trail through certain areas. Morrow stated that a public hearing was advertised in the newspaper and held at the Council Chambers, and that the Conceptual Plan is an outgrowth of the Parks Functional Element of the Century Plan, which had considerable citizen input. Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 3 of 7 Pages Voltz said that Bonner had 1 1/2 years to address any perceived lack of representation, and now is not t:'e to complain. MayorWood emphasized that in future phases of implementation, there will be opportunity for participation. • • • • • r Steiner spoke on Chautaqua Park, stating that he ••+• • • Umgmm • + . Tomorrow, and asked that the Council schedule a vote concerning the park. • • .! • g t e The Institutefor t t and Economici 1 1t for administration of Poly Resources Recycling economic development grant, and for the Mayor to sign contingent upon approval from the City Manager and the City Attomey/Bob Hart (Pulled by Bonner asked whether the contract is in conformance with Sec. 1.03 "Form of Government" of the City Charter. Attorney Banks declared that there was no conflict with the Charter. Hart explained that giving staff authorization to negotiate a contract will save PR time that they desperately need. Motion by McMaster, second by Voltz to authorize staff to negotiate the contract and for the Mayor to sign contingent upon the approval from the City Manager and City Attorney. Approved 64. Bonner opposed. Regular Agenda Council will consider each item on the regular agenda individually. 920324 Citizens wish' g to address the Council. Ed Steiner spoke on Chautaqua Park, stating that he represents kids from Teens for Tomorrow, and asked that the Council schedule a vote concerning the park. 920325 Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports * Convention and Visitor's Bureau joint meeting 5:30 p.m. on July 20 It was announced that the joint meeting would be held at the Hospitality Suite at the Ramada Inn at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 1992. * establish FY'93 budget workshop schedule Council agreed to schedule budget workshops throughout the last week of August, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, and Wednesday, August 26, through Friday, August 28. There will be a regularly -scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 25. If there is a high school football game scheduled for Friday night, August 28, the workshop will be re -scheduled to Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant groundbreaking is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on July 16. Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 4 of 7 Pages Visitors' Day at the Texas A & M University Fire School will be Wednesday, July 22. Mike McMaster will tentatively attend. Jane Voltz • Mike McMaster of • Playscape Subcommitteei • .. Council that had a very positive meeting with the Sheriff's Posse, and a recommendation will be forthcoming once the Posse has a chance to meet, They want to ensure adequate McMaster asked the City to send a letter commending the Sertoma Club for their exceptional Juldisplay. 1120326 Council discussion 1 1 guidance on the*independent audit process/Council Audit • i' Reynolds, . • Earl Maxwell Earl Maxwell distributed the proposed audit schedule to Council, and explained what each step involves. McMaster suggested that the auditors perform a full audit of the enterprise funds and a combined audit of the other fund types. Voltz and Curl agreed. Motion by Voltz, second by Curl that a subcommittee of the Council serve to guide the auditors throughout the audit process. Approved 7-0. 920327 Ordinance No. 92-15 rezoning Southwestern University, a total of 505 acres located in the William Addison and Antonio Flores surveys, from RS -Residential Single Family to RP -Residential Planned --Second Reading/Ed Barry and Fred Morris Motion by McMaster, second by Bonner to approve the rezoning ordinance on second reading. Approved 7-0. 920328 Ordinance t 9246 rezoning a portion of nOaks Subdivision, Section 11, from C-1 Local Commercial to RS -Residential Single Family --Second Reading/Ed B. •. • Fred Morris Motion by Curl, second by Shelby to approve the rezoning ordinance on second reading. Approved 7-0. 920329 Ordinance No. 92-17 amending the 1991-1992 annual budget to create a special revenue fund to account for the grant through the Governor's Special Assistance Fund for Small and Minority Business/Texas Community Development Program to Poly Resources Recycling, Inc. --Second Reading/Glenn Reynolds Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve the budget ordinance on seconi reading. Approved Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 5 of 7 Pages 120330 i • • • art �,,;,,. utility to provide City llmits�"Second Reading/Marianne Banks Motion by • • by • to approve this ordinance on • reading.♦• ♦ .• 1. it)20331 Request by Recycling Opportunities, Inc. to waive the $1,500 fee for installation of threemphase electricity at 40109 Industrial Park Circle/Bob Hart Hart reviewed action of prior councils on similar requests. This will cost the City $3,800 in direct cost --the reason past waivers were not granted. Councils have approved building fee waivers because there was no direct expense. McMaster stated he was opposed. Kay Friend, representing Rock House, spoke in favor of granting the request. Shelby spoke in favor of vocational rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities. Mayor Mood asked for the recommendation of the City Manager. Hart responded that he recommends denial, and noted that even if the Council denies it, the hook-up will still cost the City $2,300. Motion by Shelby, second by Tonn to waive the fee. Denied 2-5. Bonner, McMaster, Voltz, Curl and Valdez opposed. Motion by McMaster, second by Curl to not waive fees, but authorize the City Manager to work out a 12 -month payback to the City to cover the $1,500 cost of the hook-up. Approved 74 920332 Council approval for reallocation of $30,000 currently budgeted for restrooms on the Square, to renovation of the Old Grace Church and parking areas/Randy Morrow Morrow reviewed the history of the Grace Church project and budget for the restrooms. Curl explained the intended use of the church building. McMaster is concerned that the unrenovated building is an eyesore. Voltz and Tann were concerned about the need to re -budget for the restrooms for next year, should the Council approve the re -allocation. Council discussed the need to define and maintain budget priorities throughout the year. Curl said there needs to be more definition of just what the City and the Heritage Society are committed to regarding renovation of the church. McMaster, Shelby and Voltz offered to serve on a committee to work with the Heritage Society. Motion by McMaster, second by Bonner to authorize the Mayor to appoint a subcommittee to work with the Heritage Society and return to Council with a recommendation defining the roles of each group. McMaster, Shelby and Voltz was appointed, with Voltz designated as Chairperson. Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 6 of 7 Pages Curl thanked Council for their willingness to work with the Heritage Society on what is a very ambitious project forof this size. Attest: Z Leo Wood, Mayor Elizabeth Gray, Minutes of City Council Meeting July 14, 1992 Page 7 of 7 Pages Secretary